UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: May 3, 2005
Date of Earliest Event Reported: April 27, 2005
Sauer-Danfoss Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 1-14097 | | 36-3482074 |
(State or other
jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission
File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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250 Parkway Drive, Suite 270
Lincolnshire, Illinois | | 60069 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (515) 239-6000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 1 –Registrant’s Business and Operations
Item 1.01. Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On April 27, 2005, the registrant’s Board of Directors approved increases in non-employee director compensation, effective April 27, 2005. The attached Exhibit 10.1(bv) to this Report on Form 8-K sets forth the new compensation, and said Exhibit 10.1(bv) is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | | Description of Document |
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10.1(bv) | | Summary of Non-employee Director Compensation |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| | SAUER-DANFOSS INC. |
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DATE: | May 3, 2005 | | | | |
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| | By: | /s/ Kenneth D. McCuskey | |
| | Name: | Kenneth D. McCuskey |
| | Title: | Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer |
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